HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DALMATIAN COAST (LADY ELEGANZA)

Highlights of the Dalmatian Coast 9 day Small Ship Cruise aboard Lady Eleganza.

SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE These once-in-a-lifetime moments allow you to experience an unforgettable world of exclusive moments, incredible cultures and charming surprises.

ITINERARY

Day 1 Arrive Kotor, Embark Ship Arrive by mid-afternoon at Tivat Airport and be transferred to your cruising yacht, the brand new MV Lady Eleganza. Designed and built in specifically for the Adriatic Coast, it is perfect for nestling into small harbours and sheltered coves. Lady Eleganza awaits in the spectacular setting of the Bay of Kotor, which is framed by dramatic sheer cliffs that hug the walled town below. This evening, you’ll enjoy a tour of the town. Stay: Eight Nights, MV Lady Eleganza

Day 2 The fabled ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’ is your destination today. You will arrive at this majestic fortified city in the mid-afternoon, and then explore it on a tour. The UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town of Dubrovnik, a fairytale world of palaces, monasteries, churches and museums enclosed within the spectacular medieval city walls, is the highlight. Its maze of narrow

01432 507 280 (within UK) [email protected] | small-cruise-ships.com limestone-faced streets, pressed between age-old stone beautiful World Heritage-listed Stari Most (‘Old Bridge’) which buildings, is mesmerising, and you will be in awe of its arches high above the . It was impeccably rebuilt to its splendour as day turns to night. original medieval specifications after being severely damaged during the fierce Balkan conflict in the 1990s, which occurred Day 3 Slano after the breakup of Yugoslavia. You’ll visit it and much more on SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE After viewing the medieval ramparts of a walking tour of the town. After a fascinating tour, dinner will Ston, you’ll take a short walk along the coast to an oyster farm also be a highlight as you dine in a local restaurant with for a delicious tasting before returning to Slano for your traditional entertainment. overnight stay. After a refreshing swim from the platform on the Lady Eleganza’s stern that allows you to leap straight into the Day 6 Bol ocean, you will sail to the port of Slano, set in a sheltered From you’ll sail in the morning to the lovely island of tree-lined harbour. From there you will transfer by coach to the Brač, with its imposing cliffs and blanket of lush pine forests. town of Ston. It’s known for the massive 14th-century Your destination is the town of Bol, a traditional fisherman’s fortifications that linked it with neighbouring – and for village which has turned into a major tourism hub. Its main its thriving oyster industry. claim to fame is the astonishing Zlatni Rat (‘Golden Cape’), a beach comprised of tiny white pebbles that changes its shape Day 4 Korčula with the vagaries of the wind and the waves, and thrusts into The ship leaves this morning for the pine-clad island of Korčula, the turquoise sea like a spearhead. You have the chance to visit where Marco Polo is said to have been born, and which in or swim at the beach, which is Croatia’s most famous. You will modern times has become renowned for its olive groves and also explore the town, which is particularly notable for its vineyards. In the spirit of the great Venetian explorer, you will 15th-century Dominican monastery and museum. visit the house in which it is thought he was born, and weave a path through Korčula’s bewildering medieval labyrinth, past Day 7 Trogir palatial homes and through elegant piazzas. The centrepiece of SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE Travelling from the ship by Zodiac, you the Old Town is the 15th-century St Mark’s Cathedral. It is built will land to a warm welcome from a local family on their private of glowing local limestone and contains many artistic treasures island property. There is time for an invigorating swim, and within, including paintings by the Venetian master Tintoretto. possibly to throw a fishing line into the Adriatic in the hope of a catch for lunch. Regardless of your success at fishing, your Day 5 Opuzen hosts have prepared a sumptuous traditional lunch which you The picturesque town of Opuzen lies 12 kilometres upstream on can savour while enjoying lovely sea views. MV Lady Eleganza the Neretva River. You will arrive here just after lunch, and then departs Bol, and in the mid-afternoon you will sail on to Trogir, travel by coach over the border to the fascinating city of Mostar a medieval walled town with a distinctly Venetian flavour. in Bosnia and . Its most famous landmark is the

01432 507 280 (within UK) [email protected] | small-cruise-ships.com Day 8 Split The tiny island of Trogir’s impressive collection of Renaissance, baroque and Romanesque buildings has earned it a World Heritage listing. Bridges connect it to the mainland and the larger island of Čiovo. Its buildings hunch together as if for protection, with the imposing tower of St Laurence’s Cathedral rising 47 metres above the townscape. After your tour, and a morning stop for a swim from the Lady Eleganza, set sail for vibrant Split, where you take an evening walk around an historic city filled with Roman-era landmarks.

Day 9 Disembark Ship, Depart Split After breakfast, bid a fond farewell to the Lady Eleganza before you are transferred to the airport for your onward flight.

Please Note: Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change.

01432 507 280 (within UK) [email protected] | small-cruise-ships.com YOUR SHIP: LADY ELEGANZA

YOUR SHIP: Lady Eleganza breakfasts and more, experience a range of dining experiences. All meals are included, and a wide range of included beverages VESSEL TYPE: Yacht are served at your discretion. LENGTH: 49 metres Facilities on Board PASSENGER CAPACITY: 34 Whether enjoying the air-conditioned lounge and bar or reclining on a sunbed up on the sun deck, you can relax and unwind BUILT/REFURBISHED: 2021 anywhere on board. Leap straight into the Adriatic Sea from the spacious swimming deck at the stern of MV Lady Eleganza. The ship also features a state-of-the-art infotainment system, Savour the all-inclusive lifestyle aboard the MV Lady Eleganza, stand-up paddle boards, an outdoor dining area and barbecue. which has been custom-made for exploring the coastlines of Your Captain & Crew Croatia and Montenegro. The experienced captain and crew are a small, close-knit team Designed especially for the Adriatic Coast and newly built for with expert knowledge of the Adriatic Coast. Your comfort and the 2021 cruising season - An intimate cruising experience with security are their first priority at all times. just 34 guests on board - Dock overnight in every port and step ashore to explore coastal towns - Enjoy complimentary drinks and excellent dining on board - Take in the stunning coastal scenery from up on the sun deck - Be well looked after by a close-knit, experienced crew An Informal & Intimate Experience Savour the informal onboard atmosphere and skip the queues while embarking and disembarking. As night falls, choose to dine ashore and experience Croatia's glamorous harbours and towns without the crowds, once the bigger cruise ships have departed. The MV Lady Eleganza is one of the few vessels her size able to sail to Montenegro and its magnificent Bay of Kotor. Food &

Beverage Aboard From locally inspired meals and al fresco lunches to sumptuous

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